Ostomy Care CH. 36/20 Test Questions
with Complete Solutions 2026
Updated.
It is essential that a pouch be placed over a stoma correctly so that? - Answer the output
from the stoma is
contained
The skin around the stoma is protected, and a patient
is free from odor or leakage
A colostomy in the
descending or
sigmoid colon
generally results in a
stool ? - Answer similar to that
normally passed
through the rectum
A stoma placed in the
transverse or
ascending colon is an
ileostomy, which
drains fecal effluent
that is ? - Answer watery-to-thick
and contains some
digestive enzymes
Urostomy or ileal
conduit is
Created from? - Answer a portion
of the intestine that is
resected from the
ileum
, is a Urostomy or ileal
conduit permanent or temporary? - Answer Permanent
Pouch can be ? - Answer External
Internal
Patient-Centered Care - Answer Teach ostomy care
A secure seal prevents leakage from a stoma
Need a reliable and effective pouching system
Patients may face body image changes
Be respectful of different ethnic and religious
backgrounds
Be sensitive in communication
Before ostomy surgery, a health care provider or ostomy care nurse should ? - Answer see a
patient to mark
a stoma site
Having the support and care of a specialized
ostomy nurse leads to ? - Answer better adjustment to an
ostomy and improved health-related quality of
life
The nurse is reviewing ostomy care with the patient before discharge. Which of the following
patient statements would indicate that the patient needs more information related to his care?
A."I need to buy a strong adhesive to attach the bag."
B."The filter on the pouch will help absorb odor."
C."Can you give me the number of the ostomy support group?"
D."I'll change the pouch before it is full." - Answer a
with Complete Solutions 2026
Updated.
It is essential that a pouch be placed over a stoma correctly so that? - Answer the output
from the stoma is
contained
The skin around the stoma is protected, and a patient
is free from odor or leakage
A colostomy in the
descending or
sigmoid colon
generally results in a
stool ? - Answer similar to that
normally passed
through the rectum
A stoma placed in the
transverse or
ascending colon is an
ileostomy, which
drains fecal effluent
that is ? - Answer watery-to-thick
and contains some
digestive enzymes
Urostomy or ileal
conduit is
Created from? - Answer a portion
of the intestine that is
resected from the
ileum
, is a Urostomy or ileal
conduit permanent or temporary? - Answer Permanent
Pouch can be ? - Answer External
Internal
Patient-Centered Care - Answer Teach ostomy care
A secure seal prevents leakage from a stoma
Need a reliable and effective pouching system
Patients may face body image changes
Be respectful of different ethnic and religious
backgrounds
Be sensitive in communication
Before ostomy surgery, a health care provider or ostomy care nurse should ? - Answer see a
patient to mark
a stoma site
Having the support and care of a specialized
ostomy nurse leads to ? - Answer better adjustment to an
ostomy and improved health-related quality of
life
The nurse is reviewing ostomy care with the patient before discharge. Which of the following
patient statements would indicate that the patient needs more information related to his care?
A."I need to buy a strong adhesive to attach the bag."
B."The filter on the pouch will help absorb odor."
C."Can you give me the number of the ostomy support group?"
D."I'll change the pouch before it is full." - Answer a
